Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates • MENA
Primary City: Abu Dhabi
Primary State/Province: Abu Dhabi
Primary Language: Arabic
Population: 2.8M
GDP: $278B • GDP per capita: $98,440
GAWC Class: 6
Global Rank
Power Score
% of Country Score
34.4%
National Capital
Capital city of United Arab Emirates
Key Statistics
Major Teams
4
Total Teams
7
Major Companies
19
Market Cap
$696B
Skyscrapers (150m+)
45
Supertall (200m+)
23
Megatal (300m+)
4
Universities
2
Michelin Stars
49
Cultural Events
1
Dimension Breakdown
| Dimension | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Major League Teams/Venues ↗ | 4 | #T-84 |
| Total Teams ↗ | 7 | #T-137 |
| Major Sporting Events ↗ | 3 | #T-47 |
| Major Companies ↗ | 19 | #T-42 |
| Market Cap Score ↗ | $696B | #45 |
| Cultural Events ↗ | 1 | #T-60 |
| Universities ↗ | 2 | #T-119 |
| Top Universities, Hospitals, & Research ↗ | 0 | — |
| Museums & Landmarks ↗ | 4 | #T-75 |
| Ports, Exchanges & Infrastructure ↗ | 5 | #T-20 |
| Airport Score ↗ | 3.0 | #T-78 |
| Luxury Stars (Michelin) ↗ | 49.0 | #30 |
| Metro Stations ↗ | 0 | — |
| Commuter Rail Stations ↗ | 0 | — |
| Train Hubs ↗ | 0 | — |
| Skyscrapers ↗ | 45 | #38 |
Sports
Major League Teams/Venues
Notable Venues4 venues
Test Cricket
Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium
Abu Dhabi
Combat Sports
Etihad Arena
Abu Dhabi
Motor Racing
Yas Marina Circuit
Abu Dhabi
Surfing
Abu Dhabi Surf Pro
Abu Dhabi
Other Teams
Football/Soccer Teams3 teams
Football/Soccer • United Arab Emirates
Al-Jazira
Abu Dhabi • Level: 1
Football/Soccer • United Arab Emirates
Al-Wahda
Abu Dhabi • Level: 1
Football/Soccer • United Arab Emirates
Baniyas
Abu Dhabi • Level: 1
Other Men’s Teams4 teams
Auto Racing • F1
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
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Sailing • Other Sports
Mubadala Abu Dhabi Sail Grand Prix
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T20 Cricket • International League T20
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders
Abu Dhabi
T20 Cricket • International League T20
MI Emirates
Abu Dhabi
Major Sporting Events
Championship Finals2 events
2019 Asian Cup Final
Football Final
2019 • Abu Dhabi
1996 Asian Cup Final
Football Final
1996 • Abu Dhabi
F1 Races18 events
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
F1 Race
2026 • Yas Marina Circuit
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
F1 Race
2025 • Yas Marina Circuit
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
F1 Race
2024 • Yas Marina Circuit
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
F1 Race
2023 • Yas Marina Circuit
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
F1 Race
2022 • Yas Marina Circuit
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
F1 Race
2021 • Yas Marina Circuit
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
F1 Race
2020 • Yas Marina Circuit
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
F1 Race
2019 • Yas Marina Circuit
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
F1 Race
2018 • Yas Marina Circuit
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
F1 Race
2017 • Yas Marina Circuit
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
F1 Race
2016 • Yas Marina Circuit
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
F1 Race
2015 • Yas Marina Circuit
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
F1 Race
2014 • Yas Marina Circuit
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
F1 Race
2013 • Yas Marina Circuit
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
F1 Race
2012 • Yas Marina Circuit
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
F1 Race
2011 • Yas Marina Circuit
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
F1 Race
2010 • Yas Marina Circuit
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
F1 Race
2009 • Yas Marina Circuit
Top Companies
| # | Company | Valuation | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | International Holding Company | $233B | Public |
| 2 | TAQA | $75B | Public |
| 3 | ADNOC Gas | $68B | Public |
| 4 | First Abu Dhabi Bank | $56B | Public |
| 5 | Emirates Telecom (Etisalat Group) | $45B | Public |
| 6 | Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) | $28B | Public |
| 7 | Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) | $23B | Public |
| 8 | ADNOC Drilling Company | $23B | Public |
| 9 | Borouge | $21B | Public |
| 10 | Multiply Group | $21B | Public |
| 11 | Alpha Dhabi | $20B | Public |
| 12 | Al Dar Properties | $18B | Public |
Total Market Cap: $696B across 19 companies
Cultural Assets
Cultural Events
Notable One-off Events
2024 13th WTO Ministerial Conference
Abu Dhabi • International Summit
Museums & Landmarks
Museums & Galleries2 items
Guggenheim Museum
Abu Dhabi • Art
Louvre Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi • Art
Parks, Zoos & Theme Parks2 items
SeaWorld Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi • Aquarium
Sea World Yas Island
Abu Dhabi • Theme Park
Supertall Structures (350m+)1 structure
| Building | City | Height (m) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burj Mohammed bin Rashid | Abu Dhabi | 382 | 2014 |
Education & Research
Top 2000 Universities2 entries
Khalifa University
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
New York University Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Top 250 Hospitals1 entry
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi • Hospital
Infrastructure
Airport1 entry
Abu Dhabi International Airport
Abu Dhabi • 2 - Major International
Port1 entry
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi • Container
Military Base1 entry
Al Dhafra Air Base (French)
Abu Dhabi • Overseas Base
Trade Venue1 entry
Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre
Abu Dhabi • Trade Venue
Central Bank1 entry
Central Bank of the UAE
Abu Dhabi • Central Bank
Stock Exchange1 entry
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange
Abu Dhabi • Stock Exchange
Luxury Hospitality
FTG 5-Star5 entries
Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers
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Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi
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Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah Island
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The St. Regis Abu Dhabi
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The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi
FTG 4-Star6 entries
Fairmont Bab Al Bahr
Abu Dhabi
Jumeirah Saadiyat Island
Abu Dhabi
Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel and Villas
Abu Dhabi
Rosewood Abu Dhabi
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Shangri-La, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi
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The Abu Dhabi EDITION
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